INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Florida man killed by exploding vape pen

A 38-year-old man has died after his vape pen exploded causing fragments of the device to penetrate his skull.

Police flood streets of Sheffield in crackdown on crimeThe explosion also led to a fire and the victim suffered serious burns.

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A 38-year-old Florida man was killed when his e-cigarette exploded

Tallmadge D'Elia, from Florida, was smoking the electronic cigarette when it exploded on May 5.

According to the Tampa Bay Times Mr D'Elia was found dead in his buring home by firefighters.

Magic Magid brings fresh face to role of Sheffield's Lord MayorA post-mortem ezamination report listed the cause of death as 'projectile wound to the head'.

the report added that Mr D'Elia suffered burns to 80 per cent of his body.

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